Nice, France is located in the heart of the French Riviera and is home to millions of visitors each year. Known for its pebble beaches, vast promenade, food and wine, it's not a spot you want to miss. It's easy to travel to Nice by train, plane, and even cruise ship! For anyone spending time in Nice, here's our top 5 spots you don't want to miss:
1. Daily breakfast at La Civette du Cours
Located right off the Cours de Salaya Market near the start of Old Town, La Civette du Coors offers the French traditional outward facing seating. We highly recommend ordering the french breakfast and watching street goers pass by. The French breakfast includes your choice of orange or pineapple juice, a fresh bowl of fruit, a croissant, and your choice of coffee.
Breakfast at La Civette du Cours
2. Indulge in the tasty desserts!
At nearly every corner you will stumble across a patisserie, a bakery specializing in French, Italian, and Belgian sweets. In Nice, not only are there French desserts, but with Italy nearby, the Italian-influenced desserts cannot be beat. Our favorites time and time again were the croissants, crepes, and tiramisu.
3. Dinner at Le Plongeoir
One of the most unique restaurants in Nice is Le Plongeoir. The French word for "the diving board," Le Plongeoir is home to tri-level diving boards, that are no longer in operation, but were once a hit for locals. Now home to a restaurant, Le Plongeoir offers high-quality seafood and wine with unbeatable sunset views. Be sure to book in advance as this spot fills up quick!
Dinner at Le Plongeoir
4. Hike to Castle Hill
Up 422 steps you will reach the top of Castle Hill. Situated between Old Nice (Vieux Nice) and the Old Port of Nice, Castle Hill offers panoramic views of the city. The walk is short, but steep and many visitors are constantly making the trek for the views. At the top there is a park you can walk around and learn about the history of Nice, as well as a small food stand to grab a drink and bite to eat. A word of the wise, if you get startled by a loud boom, just note that it's a long standing tradition dating back to the 1800s that every day at precisely 12:00 the cannons will fire alerting locals it's mid-day.
View from Castle Hill overlooking Old Nice (Vieux Nice)
5. Run along the Promenade de Angelais and swim in the Mediterranean Sea
With approximately 4.35 miles (or 7km) of paved walkway, the promenade is a popular spot for a quick early morning workout. Runners, walkers, and cyclists share the promenade and watch sunrise. Finish off your morning with a quick dip in the Mediterranean Sea to cool off and get your day started off on the right note.
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